English · Travel & Places
pilgrimage
/ˈpɪl.ɡrɪ.mɪdʒ/
[/ˈpɪl.ɡrɪ.mɪdʒ/]
religious journey
Advancednoun
Definition
A journey to a holy or special place, often for religious reasons.
Example
Every year millions of believers make a pilgrimage to the sacred city on foot.
Every year millions of believers make a pilgrimage to the sacred city on foot.
Etymology
From Old French 'pelerinage', from Latin 'peregrinus', a foreigner or traveller.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in religious and figurative contexts.
Literary Heritage
Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales' (c. 1387) frames its stories around a pilgrimage.
Cultural Note
Pilgrimages are central to many world religions, including Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism.